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June 1996 | Incorporated in California under World Wide Magic Net, Inc., d.b.a. Cyber Merchants Exchange. |
October 7, 1998 | Corporate legal name changed to Cyber Merchants Exchange, Inc. d.b.a. C-ME.com |
May 14, 1999 | SB-2 filing was effected by the SEC |
June 1, 1999 | IPO - Escrow Opened |
June 20, 1999 | IPO - Escrow Closed |
July 22, 1999 | Company began trading on OTC-BB under the symbol "CMEE" |
NAME | AGE | POSITION |
Howard W. Moore | 68 | Vice-Chairman |
Frank S. Yuan | 50 | Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board |
Charles Rice | 55 | Director |
Deborah Shamaley | 39 | Director |
Robert Lee | 41 | Director |
Robert Hsieh | 50 | Director |
Peter Lin | 28 | Director |
David Rau | 43 | Chief Financial Officer |
James Zheng | 31 | Chief Technology Officer |
James K. Ho | 48 | Advisor |
Joseph Sloan | 42 | Advisor |
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Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Other Annual Compensation ($) | Restricted Stock Awards ($) | Securities Underlying Options/ SARs (f) | LTIP Payouts | All Other Compensation ($) |
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All Executives as a Group | 1998 | 25,818 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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All Executives as a Group | 1999 | 39,538.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Frank S. Yuan Family Trust(2) | 2,700,000 | 44.98% |
Charles Rice | 60,000 | 1.00% |
Deborah Shamaley | 300,000 | 5.00% |
Robert H.J. Lee | 250,000 | 4.16% |
Robert Hsieh | 62,500 | 1.04% |
Peter Lin | 295,000 | 4.91% |
David Rau (3) | 30,000 | 0.50% |
James Zheng (4) | 50,000 | 0.83% |
UNI, L.P. | 474,000 | 7.90% |
All Officers, Directors, and 5% Shareholders as Group | 4,221,500 | 70.32% |
All Other Stockholders | 1,781,670 | 29.68% |
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(1) | All officers, directors, and five-percent shareholders of the Company may be reached at Cyber Merchants Exchange, Inc., 600 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 405, Pasadena, CA 91106. | |
(2) | Frank Yuan and Vicky Yuan are the trustees of the Frank S. Yuan Family Trust. Jerome Yuan is the beneficiary of the Frank S. Yuan Family Trust. | |
(3) | Assumes the exercise by David Rau of his stock options for 25,000 shares of common stock as of June 30,1999 (after a 1-for-2 reverse stock split), which Mr. Rau has since exercised at a cost of $10. | |
(4) | Assumes the exercise by James Zheng of his stock options for 50,000 shares of common stock as of June 30,1999 (after a 1-for-2 reverse stock split), which Mr. Zheng has since exercised at a cost of $10. | |
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Name of Holder | Granted | No. of Shares | Exercise Price | |
David Rau(1) | 1996 | 25,000 | $10.00 (Total Cost) | |
James Zheng(2) | 1996 | 50,000 | $10.00 (Total Cost) | |
Monica Cheang(3) | 1997 | 10,000 | $0.40/share | |
Luz Jimenez(4) | 1997 | 5,000 | $0.40/share | |
David Rau(4) | 1998 | 5,000 | $0.40/share | |
Laura Mercado(4) | 1998 | 5,000 | $0.40/share | |
Catherine Jampierre(4) | 1998 | 5,000 | $0.40/share | |
Howard W. Moore(5) | 1998 | 15,000 | $0.40/share | |
Total Granted: | 120,000 | $.40/share and $10.00 | ||
Total Ungranted: | 130,000 (6) |
(1) | David Rau was granted a restricted stock option to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock for a total cost of $10.00 pursuant to an employment contract executed on October 28, 1996. The option vested two years after the execution of the employment contract. However, Mr. Rau can only exercise 50 percent of the option (12,500 shares) within 15 days after the end of his second year of employment. The remaining 50 percent of the option (12,500 shares) is exercisable within 15 days after the end of his third year of employment. |
(2) | James Zheng was granted a restricted stock option to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock for a total cost of $10.00 pursuant to an employment contract executed on November 1, 1996. The option vested two years after the execution of the employment contract. However, Mr. Zheng can only exercise 50 percent of the option (25,000 shares) within 15 days after the end of his second year of employment. The remaining 50 percent of the option (25,000 shares) is exercisable within 15 days after the end of his third year of employment. |
(3) | Monica Cheang, who serves as the Company's Office Administrator, was granted a restricted stock option to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.40 per share. Ms. Cheang can only exercise 50 percent of her option (5,000 shares) within 15 days after the end of her second year of employment. The remaining 50 percent of the option (5,000 shares) is exercisable within 15 days after the end of her third year of employment. |
(4) | Luz Jimenez, David Rau, Laura Mercado and Catherine Jampierre were each granted restricted stock option to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.40 per share. They can only exercise 50 percent of their option (2,500 shares) within 15 days after the end of their second year of employment. The remaining 50 percent of the options (2,500 shares) are exercisable within 15 days after the end of their third year of employment. |
(5) | In consideration for serving as the Company's Vice-Chairman, Mr. Moore was granted a restricted stock option to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.40 per share. |
(6) | The Board of Directors has empowered Management to grant the remaining 130,000 shares of ungranted stock options to key employees. |
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Exhibit No. | Description |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation* |
3.2 | Bylaws* |
4.1 | Article II of Bylaws (Reference is made to Exhibit 3.2)* |
4.3 | Warrant held by Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation* |
10.2 | Lease of registrant's facilities* |
10.2 | Participation Agreement with Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation* |
10.3 | Contract with Family Bargain Corporation* |
10.4 | Employment contract with David Rau* |
10.5 | Escrow Agreement with Union Bank of California* |
10.6 | 1996 World Wide Magic Net, Inc. Stock Option Plan* |
16.1 | Change of Certified Public Accountant |
23.2 | Consent of Evers & Hendrickson, LLP* |
27.1 | Financial Data Schedule |
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Tag | Tag Value |
PERIOD-TYPE | 12-MOS |
FISCAL-YEAR-END | JUN-30-1999 |
PERIOD-START | JUL-01-1998 |
PERIOD-END | JUN-30-1999 |
CASH | 595265 |
SECURITIES | 1500200 |
RECEIVABLES | 8150 |
ALLOWANCES | 5990 |
INVENTORY | 0 |
CURRENT-ASSETS | 2200599 |
PP&E | 38540 |
DEPRECIATION | 40281 |
TOTAL-ASSETS | 2242282 |
CURRENT-LIABILITIES | 233649 |
BONDS | 0 |
PREFERRED-MANDATORY | 0 |
PREFERRED | 0 |
COMMON | 3,863,058 |
OTHER-SE | -1,854,425 |
TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY | 2242282 |
SALES | 47810 |
TOTAL-REVENUES | 47810 |
CGS | 107824 |
TOTAL-COSTS | 652132 |
OTHER-EXPENSES | 0 |
LOSS-PROVISION | 0 |
INTEREST-EXPENSE | -17492 |
INCOME-PRETAX | -694,654 |
INCOME-TAX | 800 |
INCOME-CONTINUING | 0 |
DISCONTINUED | 0 |
EXTRAORDINARY | 0 |
CHANGES | 0 |
NET-INCOME | -695454 |
EPS-BASIC | -0.12 |
EPS-DILUTED | -0.12 |
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
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BY: /s/ David Rau |
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BY: /s/ David Rau September 28, 1999 BY: /s/ Frank Yuan September 28, 1999 BY: /s/ Howard Moore September 28, 1999 BY: /s/ Charles Rice September 28, 1999 BY: /s/ Deborah Shamaley September 28, 1999 BY: /s/ Peter Lin September 28, 1999 |
June 30, |
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Current assets |
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- Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) | $ 81,636 | $ 595,265 |
- Certificates of deposit (Note 3) | 300,000 | 1,500,200 |
- Stock subscription receivable | - | 96,984 |
- Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,600 and $5,990 as of December 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively | 7,477 | 8,150 |
Total current assets | 389,113 | 2,200,599 |
Property and equipment, net (Note 2) | 78,821 | 38,540 |
Other assets | 4,562 | 3,143 |
Total assets | $ 472,496 | $ 2,242,282 |
Current liabilities: |
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- Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 47,502 | 230,139 |
- Deferred revenue | 3,965 | 3,510 |
Total current liabilities | 51,467 | 233,649 |
Shareholders' equity: (Note 5) |
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Common stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 5,750,000 shares and 6,003,170 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively | 1,550,000 | 3,169,034 |
- Additional paid-in capital | 30,000 | 30,000 |
- Common stock subscribed | - | 664,024 |
- Accumulated deficit | (1,158,971) | (1,854,425) |
Total shareholders' equity | 421,029 | 2,008,633 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 472,496 | $ 2,242,282 |
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1998 | 1999 | |
Revenues - subscribers' fees Operating costs and expenses: |
$ 65,722 | $ 47,810 |
- Cost of revenues | 139,680 | 107,824 |
- General and administrative expenses | 512,849 | 652,132 |
Operating loss Other income (expenses): |
(586,807) | (712,146) |
- Loss on sale of fixed assets | (91) | - |
- Interest income | 16,338 | 17,492 |
Loss before income taxes | (570,560) | (694,654) |
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Net loss | $ (571,360) | $ (695,454) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share (Note 1) | $ (.11) | $ (.12) |
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 5,281,889 | 5,793,889 |
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Balance, July 31, 1997 | 4,750,000 | $ 1,050,000 | $ 30,000 | $ - | $ (587,611) | $ 492,389 | |
- Issuance of common stock | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | - | - | - | 500,000 | |
- Net loss | - | - | - | - | (571,360) | (571,360) | |
Balance, June 30, 1998 | 5,750,000 | 1,550,000 | 30,000 | - | (1,158,971) | 421,029 | |
- Issuance of common stock (Note 5) | 253,170 | 1,619,034 | - | - | - | 1,619,034 | |
- Subscription of common stock (Note 5) | - | - | - | 664,024 | - | 664,024 | |
- Net loss | - | - | - | - | (695,454) | (695,454) | |
Balance, June 30, 1999 | 6,003,170 | $ 3,169,034 | $ 30,000 | $ 664,024 | $ (1,854,425) | $ 2,008,633 | |
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- Net loss - Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
$ (571,360) | $ (695,454) |
-- Depreciation and amortization | 38,623 | 40,281 |
-- Loss on sale of fixed assets | 91 | - |
-- Provision for doubtful accounts | 3,600 | 2,390 |
-- Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
--- Accounts receivable | (1,517) | (3,063) |
-- Other current assets | 5,901 | - |
--- Other assets | 21 | 1,419 |
--- Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,950 | 182,637 |
--- Deferred revenue | (310) | (455) |
Net cash used in operating activities | (522,001) | (472,245) |
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- Investment in certificates of deposit | (300,000) | (1,500,200) |
- Proceeds from maturity of certificates of deposit | (23,421) | 300,000 |
- Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 3,410 | - |
- Proceeds received from note receivable | 419,570 | - |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 99,559 | (1,200,200) |
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- Proceeds from borrowings under line of credit | - | 275,000 |
- Repayments of borrowings under line of credit | - | (275,000) |
- Proceeds from stock subscriptions | - | 567,040 |
- Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 500,000 | 2,025,360 |
- Payments of issuance costs | - | (406,326) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 500,000 | 2,186,074 |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 77,558 | 513,629 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 4,078 | 81,636 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 81,636 | $ 595,265 |
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-- Interest | $ - | $ 2,871 |
-- Income taxes | 1,600 | 800 |
Supplemental disclosure of noncash financing activities See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NOTE 1 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company was incorporated in July 1996 in the State of California and commenced its operations in November 1996. Cyber Merchants Exchange, Inc. d.b.a. C-ME.com (the Company and formerly known as World Wide Magic Net, Inc.) is engaged in developing and marketing internet based business-to-business e-commerce network services to the retailers and their worldwide vendors. The Company provides a private extranet sourcing network whereby a retailer can go on-line, review vendors' product information, and make purchases through the network developed and maintained by the Company. A vendor pays a one-time setup fee and a monthly maintenance fee, through the network, to display its products to and receive real time response, inquires, and/or orders from these retailers. The Company also provides paid vendors with additional services such as customized web design and hosting services, and Virtual Trade Show which is a continuous revolving product forum showcase that allows buyers to freely search for products. |
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Net loss per share for the year ended June 30, 1998 does not include the effect of 160,000 stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $.21 per share and 944,444 common stock warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $4.00 per share because their effects are antidilutive. Net loss per share for the year ended June 30, 1999 does not include the effect of 120,000 stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $.12 per share and 707,056 common stock warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $4.25 per share because their effects are antidilutive. |
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The Company invested $850,000, $500,000 and $700,000 in certificates of deposit at three different banks, respectively, as of June 30, 1999. These certificates mature from seven to two hundred forty one days. The amount invested at each bank exceeded the FDIC insurance coverage limit ($100,000). |
A summary of property and equipment at cost is as follows: |
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Leasehold improvements | $ 4,351 | $ 4,351 | Furniture and fixtures | 20,844 | 20,844 | Computer equipment and software | 98,579 | 98,579 | Office equipment | 16,270 | 16,270 |
140,044 | 140,044 | Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (61,223) | (101,504) |
$ 78,821 | $ 38,540 | |
The Company maintains certain banking relationship, such as checking, money market, certificates of deposit accounts, with a bank of which the Company's Chairman and President is a founder and a shareholder. As of June 30, 1999, the cash and cash equivalent balance at the Bank was $570,209, and certificates of deposit balance amounted $300,000. Management believes that the Bank offers competitive interest and services.
Income tax expense is comprised of the minimum state franchise tax. The difference between the amount of income tax benefit recorded and the amount of income tax benefit calculated using the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 34% is due to a valuation allowance for any benefit from net operating losses. The Company has gross deferred tax assets of $464,000 and $753,000 at June 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively, relating principally to tax effects of net operating loss carryforwards. In assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that the assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable loss and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax items are recognizable for tax reporting purposes, management does not believe it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these differences at June 30, 1998 and 1999. As such, management has recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of deferred tax assets at June 30, 1998 and 1999. At June 30, 1999, the Company has available net operating losses of approximately $1,794,000 and $1,792,000 for Federal and California state income tax purposes, respectively, to offset future taxable income, if any, and expire at various dates through the year 2014 for federal income tax purpose and through the year 2004 for California state income tax purpose. However, the utilization of net operating losses may be subject to certain limitations as prescribed by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
On May 14, 1999, the Company filed and effected its prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer 2,500,000 shares of its common stock to the public. On June 1, 1999, the Company launched its initial public offering on a best effort basis. The Company issued 253,170 shares of common stock at $8.00 per share and received $1,619,034 in cash (net of $406,326 issuance cost). The Company also received subscriptions for 83,003 shares of its common stock at $8.00 per share, totaling $664,024. As of June 30, 1999, $567,040 cash was received and the remaining $96,984 was received in July 1999. In conjunction with its initial public offering the Company offered 7% commission to all broker-dealers based on securities they sold. The Company's Chairman and President sold certain securities of the Company and received commission in the amount of $41,934 based on the same commission percentage. The Company's 1996 stock option plan (the Plan) provides for the granting of stock options to employees. The Company has reserved 250,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Plan. The terms and conditions of grants of stock options are determined by the Board of Directors. Generally, one-half of the granted option is exercisable after the employee's second year of employment. The remaining option is exercisable after the end of the employee's third year of employment. A summary of stock option activity is as follows: |
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Balance at July 31, 1997 | 155,000 | $ .21 |
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Options exercised | - |
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Options terminated | (55,000) | $ .40 |
Options exercised | - |
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$ .40 | 45,000 | 37,500 |
$ .00027 | 75,000 120,000 |
75,000 112,500 |
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Plan. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would have been increased to the pro forma amount indicated below: |
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1998 | 1999 | |
Net loss attributable to Common Stock - as reported | $ (571,360) | $ (695,454) |
Net loss attributable to Common Stock - pro forma | $ (577,000) | $ (695,935) |
Net loss per share - as reported | $ (.11) | $ (.12) |
Net loss per share as pro forma | $ (.11) | $ (.12) |
On January 29, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 1-for-2 reverse split of the Company's common stock. All common share amounts in the accompanying financial statements have been adjusted retroactively. On March 24, 1998, the Company's amended its articles of incorporation to have authorized capital stock of 40,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On February 10, 1999, the Company issued 20,000 common stock warrant, subject to certain conditions and restrictions as defined in the warrant agreement, at $8.00 per share to an unrelated bank in addition to the personal guarantee from the Chairman and President of the Company in exchange for the extension of a line of credit with the Bank (Note 6). The warrant will expire on February 10, 2004. The Company issued common stock warrants, subject to certain conditions and restrictions as defined in the warrant agreement, to each of the participating broker-dealers for securities they sold during the initial public offering period. The exercise price is 165% of the Company's IPO price ($8.00 per share). As of June 30, 1999, there were 10,815 warrants outstanding under these agreements. The warrants will expire in May 13, 2004. On October 15, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation (BCF). Under the agreement, the Company and BCF jointly develop a network whereby participants of the network can do business through Internet. BCF agrees to use this proprietary network as its main internet sourcing method. BCF agrees to assist in marketing and promoting this network service to its vendors. In return, BCF is free to use the network designed and maintained by the Company and will share a certain portion of the fee revenue generated by this network with the Company. In addition, the Company granted a warrant to BCF to allow BCF to purchase up to 10% of the outstanding shares (maximum 676,241 shares as of June 30, 1999) of common stock of the Company on a fully diluted basis, subject to certain conditions and restrictions as defined in the warrant agreement. The common stock if issued to BCF will have certain registration rights. As of June 30, 1999, the exercise price was $4.00 per share. This agreement will expire on October 15, 2002.
During the year ended June 30, 1999, the Company maintained a non-revolving line of credit of $300,000 with a bank. Borrowing under the line of credit beared interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1.5% and was personally guaranteed by the Company's Chairman and President. The Company issued 20,000 Common Stock warrant to the bank (Note 5). The line of credit expired on June 30, 1999.
The Company leases office space under a noncancelable operating lease that will expire on September 30, 1999. The Company has entered into another noncancelable operating lease agreement, expiring on September 30, 2002, to facilitate its principal place for business. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases as of June 30, 1999 are as follows: |
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2001 | 42,250 | |
2002 | 42,250 | |
2003 | 10,562 | |
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The Company has been named as a defendant, along with Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse (BCF), in a lawsuit brought by Stanley Rosner (Rosner), an individual. In March 1998, Rosner commenced an action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York alleging breach of oral and written contracts between the Company and Rosner and between BCF and Rosner in 1997. Rosner claims that he is due certain fees from both the Company and BCF for services allegedly rendered in connection with certain transactions involving the Company and BCF. These transactions relate to the Internet services that the Company has and will provide to BCF, and current and anticipated transactions arising from vendors of BCF. Rosner claims that he is due damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000 plus unspecified punitive damages from both the Company and BCF. Rosner's attorney has agreed that the Company and BCF are entitled to have the venue of the lawsuit transferred from Nassau County, New York to New York County (Manhattan), New York; Rosner's attorney also agreed to arrange for the transfer. Rosner's attorney also agreed that the Company's and BCF's responsive papers would be due no later than ten (10) days after notice of such transfer had been served. To date, the Company has not received notice of the proposed transfer of venue and has not filed its responsive papers or otherwise moved against the complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend this action. The Company believes that it is not obligated to make any payments to Rosner and has meritorious defenses to all of Rosner's allegations. However, if the Company does not prevail and a significant damage award against the Company is granted, this would have a material adverse effect upon the Company.
On July 22, 1999, the Company's stock began trading on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board (OTC-BB) under the Ticker Symbol "CMEE". |
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